2. Contents
What is Green Building?
Goals of green building
Merits & Demerits Of Green Building
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
References
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4. A green building is one which
Uses less water
Optimises energy efficiency
Conserves natural resources
Generates less waste
Provides healthier spaces for occupants
as compared to a conventional building.
What is Green Building ?
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5. Structure design efficiency
Energy efficiency
Water efficiency
Materials efficiency
Waste reduction
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6. Structure design efficiency
The passive-design, energy-efficient structure is designed to
use mostly natural light and to consume about one-third the
amount of energy of a conventional building of its size
Malaysia’s Stunning Green Diamond Building
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8. Reducing water consumption and protecting water quality.
Water efficiency
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9. Materials efficiency
CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Building materials should be non-toxic, reusable, renewable, and recyclable
rapidly renewable plant materials like bamboo and straw, recycled stone,
recycled metal and other products.
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10. Waste reduction
Green architecture also seeks to reduce waste
of energy, water and materials used during
construction
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11. Merits Of Green Building
•Easier Maintenance
•Return On Investment
•Improved Indoor Air Quality
•Waste Reduction
•Temperature Moderation
•Water Conservation
•Economical Construction For Poor
•Healthier Lifestyles and Recreation
•Improved Health.
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12. DEMERITS OF GREEN BUILDING
•INITIAL COST IS HIGH
•AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
•NEED MORE TIME TO CONSTRUCT
•NEED SKILED WORKER
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13. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed
by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2001.
The council is based out of the CII Green Business Centre,
Hyderabad which is India’s 1st Platinum rated green
building. The vision of the council is to enable
‘Sustainable built environment for all.
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